Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Laredo, TX Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 04/01/2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule; shifts assigned 46 weeks in advance COVERAGE DATES Start date: April 1, 2026 Ongoing coverage needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits Admissions: As clinically indicated Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Medical and Surgical Emergencies FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 18 ED beds including 3 Fast Track beds Trauma Level: Level III EMR System: Cerner Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment Specialty Backup Available: Obstetrics/GYN, ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Family Practice, Pathology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Pulmonology, Pain Management Support Staff Available: Advanced Practitioners, Scribes, Nursing Staff Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Emergency stabilization and resuscitation Trauma evaluation and management Advanced airway management JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Texas medical license required Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, ABEM preferred; FP/IM with EM experience considered DEA: Active DEA for Texas required; CSR as applicable Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required Other Qualifications: Must have license and board certification in hand at time of presentation DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions Collaborate with specialty backup and inpatient services Document patient encounters accurately using EMR systems Participate in a team-based staffing model to ensure continuous ED coverage


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